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The Forcing House
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025660660
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 560
Weight: 2.10
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Forcing House is a compelling political drama by the renowned author and playwright Israel Zangwill. Serving as a sequel to his earlier work, The Cockpit, this play explores the turbulent aftermath of a revolution in a fictional European state. Zangwill masterfully delves into the complexities of governance, the dangers of political idealism, and the unintended consequences of social engineering.
The narrative centers on the struggle to maintain order and the moral compromises required to sustain a new regime, often referred to as a forcing house of ideology. With sharp wit and profound psychological insight, Zangwill examines the intersection of personal ambition and public duty. This work remains a significant contribution to early twentieth-century dramatic literature, reflecting the era's anxieties about democracy, autocracy, and the price of progress.
The Forcing House offers readers and theater enthusiasts a sophisticated look at the mechanics of power and the human spirit's resilience amidst systemic change. Zangwill's exploration of political theory through the medium of the stage provides a timeless commentary on the nature of leadership and the challenges of societal transformation.
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